The mechanism in object-oriented programming that allows one class to derive properties and behaviors from another class.

"Inheritance enables new objects to take on the properties of existing objects, simplifying code and reducing redundancy."

A principle in object-oriented programming that allows a class to inherit properties and behaviors from another class.

"Inheritance enables the creation of a new class (subclass) that is based on an existing class (superclass), reusing and extending its functionalities."